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Harskin Family History

Harskin Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Haskin, Harkin, Harsin, Hankin, Harston, Larkin, Laskin, Hoskin

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Where is the Harskin family from?

You can see how Harskin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harskin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Harskin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Harskin family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Harskin's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Harskin families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Harskin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harskin census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 12 immigration records available for the last name Harskin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 106 military records available for the last name Harskin. For the veterans among your Harskin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harskin lifespan?

Average Harskin life expectancy in 1993 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harskin ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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